Spring marks the start of thunderstorm asthma season (1 September – 31 December) and doctors at the Alfred Hospital are urging people to start taking preventative measures, even if they have not suffered from asthma before.

Asthma sufferers who use illicit substances are up to eight times more likely to end up in intensive care than other asthma sufferers who are admitted to hospital, a new study from The Alfred has revealed.

Black Saturday was a day that most Victorians will never forget: the day that changed lives and communities forever.
For our state-wide trauma and burns teams who cared for the most severely injured survivors, it was a time of intense challenge, but also incredible strength and community support.
10 years on, many of our staff are reflecting on that time.
Today,...